Notable Quotes
THE president has to swallow his pride and accept the decision taken by the people. – Victor Tonchi, the head of Political Science at the University of Namibia (Unam) of the opinion that Pohamba can lose nothing if his preferred candidate fail to obtain the majority vote at the congress, as his time in office is running out.
WHAT we want to do is illegal. But I am not afraid. We must stand together. We are fighting for results. – Abner Shopati, Namibian Nurses Union’s (Nanu’s) secretary, saying if they fail to come to us, we will go to them.
THE Syrian people are burying hundreds of people each day, so if they bury fewer people during the days of the holiday, this could be the start of Syria’s return from the dangerous situation that it is continuing to slip toward. – Lakhdar Brahimi, the international envoy to the Syrian conflict, calling on President Bashar Assad’s regime to take the lead in implementing a cease-fire during a major Muslim holiday later this month.
I DON’T look at my pension. It’s not as big as yours. I don’t check it that often. – Barack Obama, United States president, mocked the Republican president candidate, Mitt Romney when he tried to counter attack, asking Obama if his pension scheme included investment in low wage economies abroad.
I WILL continue selling on the streets. My fear for going hungry is far greater than my fear for prison. – Klemesia Malakia, street vendor, after she was caught selling fish and cookies on the street corner.
THEY are racist. He is racist, supremely arrogant, greedy and has no real work ethic. – Russel Loubser former Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) chief, told a public lecture that the expelled youth league leader, Julius Malema and the organisation were racist, greedy, a disgrace and an embarrassment for the country.
WE regard land as the only heritage of Namibians and now land is very expensive. If we continue in this trend, soon the world would be owned by five people only, while the rest of us will just rent from these landowners. – Jerry Ekandjo, the Minister of Regional and Local Government, Housing and Rural Development.
From The history Books
IT is not the size of a man but the size of his heart that matters. – Evander Holyfield (born October 19 1962) is an American professional boxer. He is a former Undisputed World Champion in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions, earning him the nickname ‘The Real Deal’.
THE world at large does not judge us by who we are and what we know; it judges us by what we have. – Joyce Brothers (born October 20 1927)s an American psychologist, television personality and advice columnist, publishing a daily syndicated newspaper column since 1960.
LIFE is hard even when you’re blessed but God will never give you more than you can handle. – Amber Levonchuck (born October 21 1983), better known as Amber Rose, is an American model, recording artist, actress and socialite.